Te Reo Māori Greetings
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Te Reo Māori Greetings
Te Reo Māori Adventures – Lesson 1
🎯 WALT – We Are Learning To
Recognise and use basic greetings in Te Reo Māori:
✅ Say Kia ora, Haere mai, Tēnā koe, Mōrena, and Haere rā correctly.
✅ Use greetings to welcome and farewell others.
✅ Practise greetings in a short role-play.
📖 Greetings Guide
Kia ora = Hello / Thank you
Haere mai = Welcome
Tēnā koe = Formal hello (to one person)
Mōrena = Good morning
Haere rā = Goodbye
🔗 Part 1: Match the Greeting
Draw a line to match each greeting to its meaning.
✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words in the box to complete each sentence.
Word Box: Kia ora | Mōrena | Haere rā | Haere mai | Tēnā koe
🎭 Part 3: Role-Play Script Practice
Read the script below with a partner. Take turns being Person A and Person B. Practise saying the words out loud!
Person A: Mōrena! (Good morning!)
Person B: Kia ora! (Hello!)
Person A: Haere mai ki taku whare! (Welcome to my house!)
Person B: Tēnā koe! (Formal hello!)
Person A: Haere rā! (Goodbye!)
Person B: Haere rā! (Goodbye!)
⭐ Extension Challenge
Can you write your own short greeting script using at least 3 different greetings? Use the space below.
✅ Success Criteria Check
Tick the boxes to show what you can do!
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